{"id":93912,"date":"2024-12-10T16:59:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=93912"},"modified":"2024-12-10T16:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:59:48","slug":"das-annual-report-card-gauteng-provincial-government-scores-an-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/das-annual-report-card-gauteng-provincial-government-scores-an-f\/","title":{"rendered":"DA’s Annual Report Card: Gauteng Provincial Government Scores an F"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za<\/a> <\/em>
\n3-minute read | 10 December 2024 | 16:50 CAT<\/em><\/p>\n

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The DA’s Mike Moriarty discusses the Gauteng government’s failing grade, highlighting systemic issues in service delivery. File photo: DA<\/p><\/div>\n

The DA\u2019s Gauteng report card paints a grim picture of provincial service delivery under Premier Panyaza Lesufi\u2019s leadership, with an overall score of F. This annual assessment evaluates the provincial government’s performance across key sectors, and this year\u2019s findings highlight significant failures in delivering basic services.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Radio Islam International<\/a>, the DA’s Mike Moriarty emphasized the evaluation’s wide scope: \u201cIt covers all provincial government responsibilities, education, healthcare, roads, housing, social services, and economic development, among others.\u201d He added that while these areas are crucial, the provincial government has repeatedly failed to meet minimal targets.<\/p>\n

A major issue highlighted in the report is the quality of education and healthcare services. According to Moriarty, the Auditor-General\u2019s data reveals that many departments struggled to meet performance objectives despite low benchmarks. \u201cSome targets are so low that one would expect them to be easily achieved, but even then, they fall short,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

One silver lining, however, was the MEC for Roads and Transport performance, which managed to scrape a 50% score \u2013 the highest among all departments. \u201cThe Gauteng freeway system is the jewel in the crown,\u201d Moriarty noted, \u201cbut potholes and failing traffic lights across provincial roads remain critical issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report card is designed to spark public dialogue and hold government leaders accountable. However, Moriarty expressed scepticism about the government\u2019s willingness to engage. \u201cFor almost 30 years, our findings have been dismissed as politicking,\u201d he said, lamenting the lack of action on areas flagged for improvement.<\/p>\n

Notably, the Gauteng City Region Observatory\u2019s recent Quality of Life survey corroborates the DA\u2019s findings, showing that residents rate provincial services at their lowest levels in history. \u201cThis year might offer a chance for sober reflection,\u201d Moriarty concluded.<\/p>\n

While the report underscores systemic failures, it also urges collaboration within portfolio committees, where representatives from different parties often engage constructively. \u201cBehind closed doors, there’s room for honest discussion. Let\u2019s hope this translates into tangible progress,\u201d Moriarty said.<\/p>\n

With public confidence waning, the question remains: will this year\u2019s report finally prompt meaningful action?<\/p>\n

You can listen to the full interview on The Daily Round Up with Moulana Junaid Kharsany and the DA’s Mike Moriarty here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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